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Rachel Buhner

Research Assistant

Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Research AssistantFull Time

    Middle East Center on International Cooperation

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 -1 yr

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:-Organized events and roundtable discussions with political and religious figures -Pitched stories, wrote articles, and edited content for the Center's bilingual publication -Updated media contact information and communicated with the press -Assisted the president in various capacities and clerical duties, as needed
  • English TeacherFull Time

    Kompass Kindergarten

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012 -6 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:-Worked at a trilingual, Montessori-based nursery and kindergarten in Ma'adi -Primarily interacted with children ages two to four, but oversaw over 90 children ranging from one to six years in age -Encouraged English language acquisition through educational interactions -Kept up to five portfolios simultaneously, which intricately detailed, in both words and photos, the child's friend groups, interests, learning steps, and more
  • ReporterFull Time

    The San Francisco Bay Guardian

    May 2009 - Dec 2009 -7 months

    United States , San Francisco

    • Job Details:Attended various events in the Bay Area and wrote articles for both the web and print Performed fact checking and research for feature stories Proofread and edited numerous articles Attended to clerical duties and administrative tasks, as needed
  • Public Relations FellowInternship

    The Commonwealth Club of California

    May 2009 - Dec 2009 -7 months

    United States , San Francisco

    • Job Details:-Wrote press releases and media advisories for upcoming speakers -Attended events and wrote recapitulations for the Commonwealth Club blog -Promoted upcoming events through media outreach -Communicated with the media and the public in order to publicize upcoming events and speakers
  • Education

    • MSc in Political Communications

      University of Amsterdam

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 - 1 Year

    • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications

      Loyola University of New Orleans

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 - 4 yr

    Skills

    • Microsoft Office
    • Mac OS
    • Writing/Editing
    • Public Relations
    • Teaching
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